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During the summer I often enjoy nice simple meals that focus on some of the amazing fresh ingredients that are available. These recipes may not be complex or glamorous but the perfectly ripe fresh ingredients make these meals magical none the less. Some of my favourite ingredients include field ripened tomatoes and basil and I never tire of using them together in tasty new dishes. A while ago I shared a version of this recipe for pesto tilapia with roasted tomatoes which I enjoy when good tomatoes are not available but by far my favourite version is this one using summer ripped tomatoes! The recipe is super quick and easy where you simply sprinkle some parmesan onto the tilapia, broil, then top with basil pesto and diced tomatoes and enjoy! This is one truly amazing way to enjoy some of summers finest!
Although you could use store bought, homemade basil pesto is so much better and well worth making for dishes like this one. One great thing about homemade pesto is that it freezes well so make a lot this summer and freeze it in an ice cube tray before placing in a freezer bag for convenient single serve portions that will get you through the long cold winter.

I like to toss the diced tomatoes in a touch of balsamic vinegar to help bring out even more of their flavour.

Great recipe! Made fresh pesto, but I used cod fillets instead of tilapia. I rubbed a light coating of mayo and ground fresh pepper onto the cod before I added the parm. Next I added fresh basil and chives to the tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. The cod came out golden brown. The pesto was fantastic. It was so simple yet a beautiful and savory dish. Loved it and will add this to our monthly recipes.

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I came to realize that my meals were boring and that I had been eating the same few dishes over and over again for years. It was time for a change! I now spend my free time searching for, creating and trying tasty new recipes in my closet sized kitchen.